Hike through the foothills of the Estrella Mountains with Ranger Derik and learn about the many plants and animals that call the desert home. Get your blood pumping on a...
Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center. Program/Presentation in...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way,...
Fundamentals classes are designed to help you raise a well adjusted and well-behaved puppy or new to you dog into a happy health dog. Fundamentals classes include basic obedience training,...
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life....
This class builds on the basics skills learned in the fundamentals dog training class. We revisit basic obedience training, leash walking, positive reinforcement, and socialization and take them to the...
Is your landscape resilient to our region’s extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your...
Advanced Dog Obedience classes build off the skills learned in Fundamentals and Intermediate classes. This class includes basic obedience training, leash walking, real life situations, positive reinforcement, working with multiple...
Join the Maricopa Master Gardeners at the Maricopa Library on the second Saturday of the month for a garden educational talk. Everyone is welcome! Registration: Not required County or Tribal...
Wondering about the Junior Ranger program at Kartchner Caverns? Come out and get a well-rounded experience on what it means to be a Junior Ranger! Each Junior Ranger will participate...
Discover the best selection of trees, shrubs, succulents and other plants used for desert landscapes. In this onsite program, you'll experience various interactive learning techniques featuring the fundamentals to properly...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...
With cooler temperatures on the horizon and fall colors starting to show up north it’s a great time to get outside and camp or backpack in our beautiful state. Ranger...
Join Ranger Eric to learn about native desert plant options for your garden to attract and help pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other insects. Some free printed resources...
Bring a bagged lunch and join Ranger Steve to learn more about the North American Monsoon, how it works, and how it influences the rest of the year. Restrooms and...
Stop by the San Tan Nature Center to learn about their captive animal ambassadors, including snakes and lizards, during this drop-in education session hosted by Ranger Nikki. Stop by the...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
The theme is Amazing Arthropods, so bring your questions and your curiosity. We’ll have a selection of animal ambassadors on hand to view and take pictures of. No registration required,...
The Conservancy provides valuable information about the Preserve and the environment to recreationists who use the Preserve, environmental enthusiasts and community leaders. Learning about the Preserve – including its flora,...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy stroll to watch the sun set and then search for scorpions as darkness sets. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to...